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King Hussein International Airport

IATA AQJICAO OJAQ🇯🇴 Aqaba
Coordinates
29.6116°N, 35.0181°E
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
JO-AQ
Time zone
Amman(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:10

About 13h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About King Hussein International Airport

King Hussein International Airport

King Hussein International Airport, Arabic: مطارالملك الحسين الدولي,, also informally known as Aqaba Airport, is a minor international airport located in the vicinity of a northern suburb of Aqaba, Jordan. It is the country's sole other scheduled commercial airport besides the much larger Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OJAQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 199,855 ft / 3,004 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.200 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
MISCCIVIL DEFENSE121.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(4)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from King Hussein International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for King Hussein International Airport?

The ICAO code for King Hussein International Airport is OJAQ, and its IATA code is AQJ.

Where is King Hussein International Airport located?

King Hussein International Airport is large airport located in Aqaba, Jordan, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does King Hussein International Airport have?

King Hussein International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,855 ft / 3,004 m.

Which airlines fly to King Hussein International Airport?

Airlines historically serving King Hussein International Airport include Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from King Hussein International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from King Hussein International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is King Hussein International Airport in?

King Hussein International Airport is in the Asia/Amman time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at King Hussein International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at King Hussein International Airport is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near King Hussein International Airport?

The nearest airport to King Hussein International Airport is Ramon International Airport (ETM), about 6.9 nm to the n, followed by Taba International Airport and Ovda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. King Hussein International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.